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La Sportiva Karakorum Mountaineering/Hiking Boots

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Size: 9.5


Color: Green


Description

This boot begs for abuse again and again. Karakorum used a new tapered 8mm high density Nylon that provides a smooth flex and protection throughout the boot. This allows for new-matic crampon compatibility and long lasting consistent flex. The 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger leather upper is ideal for water repellency, breathability and durability. A SBR Aircushion sole provides cushion and helps insulate from cold or hot climates. Perfect for light duty mountaineering, heavy hiking and backpacking or various types of outdoor work situations where you need durable support and all-day comfort. IDEAL TERRAIN: general mountaineering and heavy backpacking. WEIGHT: 30.97 oz/ 878 g. LAST: Makalu. UPPER: 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout Leather/Vibram rubber rand. Cordura cuff. LINING: Dry-Best. INSOLE: 8mm high density Nylon with anti- torsion plate. MIDSOLE: SBR Aircushion. SOLE: Vibram Couloir. SIZES: 38-48 (half sizes).

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 856


Department ‏ : ‎ mens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2011


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ La Sportiva


Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here


Best Sellers Rank: #579,872 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #438 in Men's Hiking Shoes


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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (169)


Color: Green


Toe Style: rounded toe


Boot Form Type: Hiking Boot


Heel Type: No Heel


Seasons: All


Pattern: Solid


Style Name: Boot


Occasion: hiking


Item Weight: 16 ounces


Shoe Height Map: Ankle-High


lining-description: Natural Rubber


Outer Material: Leather, Nylon, Rubber


Sole Material: Leather, Rubber


Material Fabric: leather-and-rubber


Brand: La Sportiva


Model Name: Karakorum


Style Number: 856


UPC: 801216098146


Manufacturer: La Sportiva


Unit Count: 1 Count


Closure Type: Lace-Up


Water Resistance Level: Water Repellent


Embellishment Feature: Cuff


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Worth the money.
Size: 8.5 Color: Green
I mainly purchased these for their quality as well as their looks. I would use them for real ridge hiking maybe twice a year, but sometimes I'll just wear them with a nice pair of jeans for cold weather days. As soon as I pulled them out of the box I could see the huge quality difference between these and my old Bears that they are replacing. Bears are still great but the Karakorums look like they could survive a bomb blast. The Vibram soles look indestructible. I can't wait for some real snow to test them out. I'm normally a USA size 7 1/2 to 8 and read that you should order a half size larger. I chose size 41 because they are closest to USA size 8 1/2. Tried them on with the socks I normally wear and bulls eye, perfect fit. Color is true to what I saw on the Amazon site, more olive than green which actually works better, you don't wanna be the guy walking around the street with green boots. Just got them; have yet to put them through the paces but right out of the box they are nice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2015 by DTM1864
    • simply the best you can buy, last pair lasted 15 years and kinda still going
Size: 12.5 Color: Green
I've had a pair of Makalu's for 15 years, and loved them, but I have beaten them to death and while they are still wearable they look pretty ugly. So, I considered another pair, but the Karakoram just looked too damn cool and I couldn't pass them up. I've only had them for a couple of weeks but I can already tell they will break in just great. While I'm not a world class climber or adventurer I do climb around in Joshua Tree etc. and these will be perfect. For anyone who still thinks that a pair or Merrill's or god forbid high-tech boots are good, you just have no idea until you really get the best and LaSportiva is just that, the best. They take a long time to break in but it's well worth the journey, give yourself at least a couple of months for break in, wearing them every few days and you will never look back. For a person like me with flat feet, I do have to wear them with an orthotic, but they work just fine in these boots. If you hike or climb don't bother with anything else get these get the Makalu's but if you love yourself you will buy LaSportiva. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015 by K. Feeney
    • So far great
Size: 10 Color: Green
These boots were true to size for me. I typically wear a size 10 in crispi, whites, etc. these fit nicely out of the box and were really comfortable. Put a pair of sheep feet insoles in and there golden :)
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024 by Josh
    • Good tree boots
Size: 11.5 Color: Green
Two years of tree work in the Pacific Northwest and my feet have never been wet in these
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025 by Vincent
    • Great boot worth the money
Size: 12.5 Color: Green
Very well made I climb trees every day and also walk on a lot of pavement I’ve only had for about 6 months but are holding up great still look and feel brand new.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024 by Joseph Beatman
    • Beautiful boot
Size: 10.5-11 Color: Green
I am comparing these to my previous boot. I had a pair of Zamberland boots that I hiked glaciers in Montana. I hiked the Continental divide. I hiked parts of the Appalachian trail. I hiked in Waterton Park Canada. I hiked in the mountains of Mexico and I wore those boots everyday for work. I figured I would try another pair of fine Italian boots. For starters, why are they not waterproof for the price? Second, once you wax them the color changes, and not for the better. I really do like the fit and finish of these boots and hope they last and keep my feet dry. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020 by Graham
    • yeaee
Size: 11 Color: Green
Well this boot came early and right out of the box you can tell it is well made and ready for the desert hike. Supper craftsmanship!! Regrettably I had to return the boots, they are built for a more narrow foot formation. even when I ordered them a hole size larger. I wear 43.5 and when I 44.5 they fit well and comfortable enough to wear around as a daily shoe, but anyone that has done serious hiking ( the reason your buying this shoe ) knows that your feet swell. After about 5 or six mile of a 15 mile hike with a 38 pound pack my feet will swell and the shoes will no longer be comfortable, they will be crippling. This boot doesn't have a water proof Gortex linear, and it probably ideal for desert hiking in more dry climates or say minimal river and water crossing or have some good gators and water proofing rub to put on them. I hiked the the Camino in Spain last year and there is enough rain and water that this boot would not have been my choice, rather I walked the path in my Asolo 520s. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2015 by Christopher Cleveland
    • Great but
Size: 9 Color: Green
Good quality! I didn’t feel like they needed to be ‘broken’ in, very comfortable. Would purchase again, worth the money!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024 by begy aronsen

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